Creating Unforgettable & Choiceful Programs

We have a knack for thinking outside the box and we genuinely value the input of campers. You'll often catch us passionately discussing and sharing ideas on how we can incorporate more camper choice into our programs. Additionally, we offer a range of free resources that include exciting and readily available games.

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We've got some ready-to-go ideas you can take and run with. Some tips for programs:

  • Ask kids (and staff) what they want to see, and ask for feedback after you deliver.
  • Do a lot with a little. Grab costumes from the thrift store or ask for donations. Make props out of cardboard. Every special piece helps bring the activity to life.
  • Have options. Campers won't like the same games and activities, and that's okay. Don't make the activity you have planned the only thing they can do.
All-Camp Games
  • Runes
  • Bombers
  • Fortress
  • Space Police
  • Harry Potter Capture the Flag
  • Zombie Apocalypse
Other Resources
  • Ideas to Bring the Fun Indoors Handout
THE BLOG

Games & Activities Posts

Summer Camp Debrief
Program & Operations — 2023 Summer Debrief Series
29 August 2023
Allison Krabill

I'm so sad we've reached the end of our summer debrief series for 2023!

To those who attended: Thank you for taking part in the conversation....

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Thinking About Thunderdome - Rainy Days  — The Summer Camp Society
29 August 2023
Jack Schott

WHAT IS THUNDERDOME?

I have been to many camp conferences and heard about some great rainy day activities and some that, to be honest,...

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Ideas to Bring the Fun Indoors — The Summer Camp Society
29 August 2023
Allison Krabill

With super high temps in parts impacting some camps and air quality issues impacting others, many camps across the US and Canada are moving...

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THE POD
Games & Activities Episodes
Summer Camp Podcast
TSCS PODCAST 24: 5 Minute Expert Talks
29 August 2023
Emily Juszczyk
Season 1, Episode 24

EmJ Juszczyk is joined by Sami Eron to recap and share with you TSCS Spring Retreat 2023 Five Minute...

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Summer Camp Podcast
TSCS PODCAST 15: Continuing to Belong
29 August 2023
Emily Juszczyk

Season 1, Episode 15

This episode brings together Allison Krabill, Alice Hospitel, Melk Kowalkowski, and Mike O'Brien to talk teen...

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Summer Camp Podcast
TSCS PODCAST 7: Change the Program
29 August 2023
Emily Juszczyk
Season 1, Episode 7

Jack is joined by James Davis and Nelson Strickland in this episode to discuss a plethora of topics from camp OGs to ...

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